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May 29, 2022
The month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. As we are coming to the end of this month, we want to carry on talking openly about Mental Health and the different factors that can impact you.
Having a Skin problem can prompt intense distress and a lot of people don't realise the effect Skin can have on a person's Mental Health. The worst thing is, that for people already suffering from Mental Health, this can worsen the condition of their Skin, So it may feel like a Vicious Cycle. Dermatological issues that have been proven to have been made worse by Stress include Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Itching, Eczema, Pain and Hives.
In our increasingly visual culture, the pressure to have perfect, flawless skin mounts every day, as does misinformation about good skin health practices.
Being out of a routine can really affect people mentally, many people found this throughout multiple Lockdowns. Routines which boost your mental well-being include Healthy Eating Habits, Exercise and Skincare routines. It is proven that people who have less consistent routines throughout the active parts of their day were more likely to suffer from depression, mood problems, loneliness, and less happiness.
Starting your day off with a good Skincare Routine can help you to feel more organised and more in control of your life. Also, the use of natural products such as our Cleansing Balm to clean your face can boost your mood due to the calming and relaxing aromas in our products which will make you feel and look amazing.
2. Focusing on Something helps Keep Your Mind Away From Worry
People who suffer from Anxiety and Depression find that symptoms become worse at night, a few hours before they are due to sleep. This is when life gets a lot slower and there is time for your thoughts to creep in. . It’s when you’re engaged in an activity like your Skincare Routine. Which has actions such as Washing, Toning, and Moisturising your Skin that you can distract yourself from Worries and Bad thoughts.
Caring for your skin additionally provides an opportunity for mindfulness. Mindfulness is when you home in on sensations you’re experiencing in the present moment without passing judgment (the soothing feel of warm water, for instance). This practice has been shown to buffer depression and anxiety by stopping worry.
3. Self-Care Boosts Your Mood
Don’t underestimate the impact of gently massaging the skin with a Cleansing Balm or steaming your face with a Hot Cleansing Cloth. Make sure you use products which are all Natural like our Secret Weapon Balm to ensure that you get the full effects of the beautiful calming and relaxing Scents such as Lavender. The experience of an at-home facial or treatment is certainly comforting, but you also get a lot of fulfilment just planning for it.
Self Care is a natural little high for something so simple. This is one reason why baths are so therapeutic. First, you expect to feel relaxed as you lower into one, and second, the warm water is naturally relaxing to muscles. Physical Relaxation sends your brain the message that it's time to be calm and mellow, reducing the body's urgent response to Stress. This response is one which can lead to Breakouts and Skin Problems.
Our products are Natural and they will fit in well with your Self Care Routine, it is important to take time for yourself and try and fight the factors which can lead your Skin to Breakout. But remember, you are beautiful and your Skin Problems don't define you. We have some products below which can help you to Stay Calm and help you wind down after the crazy stresses of life.
Below we have shared with you some of our Favourite Reviews from our Customers who say Kate McIver Skin has helped them with their Skin Confidence...
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